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Abhay Agarwal

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I want to know where does Static variables defined in class in JVM memory model ? Means when we compile and run classes with static variables, where does static variable resides ?
I think it is Perm Gen space
Please confirm

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Is this out of academic interest? In my experience, this kind of information is totally irrelevant for a programmer.

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Also, perm gen space does not exist anymore since Java 8.

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Sorry for late reply.
This question is being asked in interview.

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